The wonderful thing about technology and civilization is that they protect us from the destructive forces of nature. We are the least suited to survive in the natural environment, even though we might be the most intelligent species. The unpredictable laws of the jungle and temperature extremes caused people to flee the Garden of Eden and build shelters and technological devices for themselves in the first place.
But the worst thing about technology and civilization is that they have also forced us to leave our natural home, which has led to a kind of stress and alienation that isn’t found in the wild. We lost something basic and primordial about ourselves when we isolated ourselves from nature, even though we also had some comfort and security. To avoid going completely insane, we all need to occasionally re-establish a connection with nature.
However, some people are more in need of that organic connection than others. These four zodiac signs have the strongest desire to return to the garden and avoid the grocery store.
1. Aquarius
Aquarians paradoxically feel most at home when they are distant from home but much closer to nature, whether it be on an island bungalow or a cabin in the woods. They can only rediscover that ancient aspect of themselves that feels so out of place in the soul-numbing crush of urban congestion, the jitter-inducing plasticity of technological complexity, and the ironic sense of alienation one gets when surrounded by teeming throngs of people when they are outside in the pure air, the rich deep soil, and the crystal-blue water. They can only hear themselves think when they are outside surrounded by crackling fireplaces, rolling waves, and chirping birds.
2. Taurus
Being a fixed Earth sign, Taureans only get a sense of grounding when they can see the Earth, free from obstructions like blaring neon signs, cars, stores, cement, and asphalt. They would rather eat food that has been harvested directly from the ground than that which has been prepared and packed. Instead of plugging in headphones to listen to the newest techno sounds, they would like to listen to the subtly timeless symphony of nature. They would prefer to gaze at Arizona’s canyons than Manhattan’s skyscrapers. More than any other indication, they understand that the human soul is starved to death if it is unable to occasionally reconnect with the natural roots that give birth to all living things, regardless of how many comforts contemporary urban existence may offer.
3. Libra
No amount of human contact, no matter how joyful and affectionate, can calm Libra as much as silently connect with the natural world. They only need to occasionally be confronted with their inherent beauty without the constant distractions, heartaches, stress, and drama that people may offer. It’s not that they are antisocial or misanthropic. Nothing makes people happier than witnessing the blossoming of springtime flower buds, the dazzling colors of autumn foliage, the infinite rolling hills blanketed in winter, or a baby deer lapping quietly at a mountain creek in summer. Knowing that nature is there to calm them whenever they need to go away from the crowd gives them unending peace.
4. Sagittarius
Being the most adventurous sign in the zodiac, Sagittarians become restless when they are in one spot for an extended period. Additionally, they avoid going to the same place twice when they have the opportunity to leave their natural habitat. They frequently travel into areas where angels are afraid to go because they want a little excitement when they are in the wild. Going on a hike in the heart of the California redwoods, where Wi-Fi won’t be available for days? A scuba-diving excursion on the Great Barrier Reef, which is home to some of the most deadly killer sharks in the world in addition to the stunningly colorful coral beds? Climbing Mount Everest’s infamously frigid and wind-whipped summits? Enroll them!
